'Tis the season parents need their baby-sitters. Whether it is the busy season at work, holiday shopping or parties, they rely on their baby-sitters to keep their children safe. Whenever it involves the safety of our children, reminders are always helpful.

Making sure your family has a fire plan is one of the most important things you can do, especially important is that everyone knows where the meeting place outside is. Having everyone meet in one spot not only helps the firemen know if everyone is out makes their job easier. Unfortunately, most baby-sitters are not given this information.

d. let the baby-sitter know if a child is not feeling well, so he/she can check on the child regularly.

e. let the baby-sitter know if someone is coming over to fix something or drop something off.

f. make it clear to the baby-sitter what he/she can and cannot do -- having a friend over, using the telephone, eating, etc.

As always, children will try to do what they want which is not always what you as a parent feels is in the child's best interest. Leaving written instructions as to television, computer and/or video games and bedtime help make the baby-sitter’s job much easier.

By supplying as much information as possible you can give your baby-sitter the peace of mind and confidence to take care of your children safely -- the way you want.

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